The agreement on the usage of Ukrainian mineral resources between Ukraine and the United States will not work unless Washington gives Kiev a safety guarantee," stated the president of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenski in an interview with NBC News.
If we don't get a safety warrant from the United States, I don't think the economical agreement will work. Everything should be honest.
“Said Zelenski in the interview discussed by Interfax-Ukraine.
According to the agency, the president of Ukraine made it clear that any agreement on Ukrainian minerals must be accompanied by safety guarantees from the United States.
We looked at what America imports, what uncommon earth metals, what America imports for its industry. And erstwhile we consider the titanium – this is 1 example, titanium – we say that we have titanium in Ukraine, and that is accurate information. And adequate for manufacture for 40 years
“ He said.
Help us defend him, and we'll make money together.
“He added.
White House: ‘Short-sighted’ position
Interfax-Ukraine cited the Associated Press message, which states that the U.S. called Ukraine's position shortsighted.
A spokesperson for the White home National safety Council Brian Hughes said in a message that "President Zelenski is shortsighted in his assessment of the large chance the Trump administration provided Ukraine"
“ We read.
Hughes noted that the mineral agreement would let U.S. taxpayers to “recover” the money sent to Kiev and at the same time aid make the Ukrainian economy.
Hughes added that the White home believes that "binding economical ties with the United States will be the best safeguards against future aggression and an integral part of lasting peace."
The United States recognizes it, the Russians admit it
“He said.
The agreement is not ready to sign
On Saturday in Munich, Zelenski stated in an interview with journalists that the agreement with the US on minerals does not yet warrant the protection of Ukrainian interests and is not ready to sign.
President Donald Trump suggested in early February that he demands Ukraine to safe access to uncommon earth metals in exchange for further military assistance to Kiev.
In response, the president of Ukraine stated that he was ready to enter into an agreement with the president of the United States, which would include Washington's participation in the exploitation of immense mineral deposits of critical importance in Ukraine, including uncommon earth metals.
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